A gilt copper figure of Hevajra and Nairatmya Sino-Tibetan or Mongolian, late 18th century or later

the eight headed deity standing on two legs the other two raised, and with sixteen arms originally holding animals and personified elements, the two main arms embracing his consort Nairatmya at his front and holding kapalas supporting an elephant and a seated monk in prayer, Nairatmya depicted with her legs wrapped around Hevajra's waist, both figures adorned with beaded jewellery inset with semi-precious stones, and attire hung with severed heads and skull tiaras, later metal stand

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44 cm high

• Lot Sold $95,000 (Hammer Price)
• $115,900 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

The animals and elements now missing from the hands. The original stand now missing. The base of the figure with a rectangular recess cut to accommodate the later metal stand. Some areas of surface wear.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
	Alison Alford Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford		Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur
	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard		Liza Hallam Administrator Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Liza Hallam